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Ontario chamber of commerce calls for 'mutual de-escalation' in Canada-U.S. trade war

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is calling for "mutual de-escalation" in the trade war between Canada and U.S., saying tariffs hurt all businesses.

Where does the name Lake Ontario come from?

The name "Ontario" has deep roots in multiple First Nations languages and has survived hundreds of years of colonialism.

Ottawa businesses brace as counter-tariffs hit

Canada's counter-tariffs have gone into effect on almost $28 billion worth of American imports. As David Fraser reports, local businesses in affected industries have already started passing the costs on to customers.

Canada's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani advance to women's doubles semifinals at U.S. Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka survived her toughest test of the tournament to beat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1) 3-6 7-6(10-7) on Tuesday and reach the ‌U.S. Open semifinals for a sixth consecutive year.

The U.S. is considering a federal tax incentive for films. How might that affect Canada?

Amid the buzz surrounding the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a federal tax incentive to keep film production in the U.S. instead of seeing it move to other countries – calling out Canada by name. But is it fair to frame the Hollywood exodus as Canada taking jobs from the U.S.?

1 dead, 1 in critical condition after collision on Fallowfield Road

One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision in Ottawa's southwest end, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service.

Ontario hit 58% of 2025 housing goal, even after adding long-term care, student beds

A briefing note shows that, even by its own modified definition of new housing, the province only achieved 58 per cent of its 2025 target.

Elks return home chasing sweep versus Stampeders

Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders don't have time to lament their Labour Day loss to the Edmonton Elks.

Oilers sign forward Formenton to one-year deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000.

Ottawa city council to consider motion to rename Trump Avenue

Ottawa city council is scheduled to vote on another proposal to rename a street named after U.S. President Donald Trump, who the local councillor says does not deserve the honour.

School bus and vehicle collide on Leitrim Road

A school bus collided with a vehicle Wednesday morning on Leitrim Road, but no children were onboard, according to the Ottawa Police Service.

Man dies in Ottawa River near Britannia Beach

Ottawa police say a man who went missing under the waters of the Ottawa River near Britannia Beach early Tuesday night was later found dead.

Toronto surpasses record for lithium-ion battery fires with 97 so far this year

Capt. Deepak Chagger said the service has dealt with 97 lithium-ion battery incidents so far this year. By the end of last year, 91 lithium-ion fires were logged.

WildQuest app turns wildlife photography into a game for citizen scientists

A St. Lawrence College student is combining his love for the outdoors with his love for gaming to create an app for nature enthusiasts.

Leafs’ Tavares invites McKenna under his roof

John Tavares remembers everything being new.

OPP releases new video in Kathleen MacVicar murder case retracing last steps

Kathleen MacVicar went missing in June 2001 near Canadian Forces Base Trenton before her body was found two days later on the base.

Acquitted world junior player Alex Formenton signs one-year deal with Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000 US.

'Unhinged' for Canada to call dispute with U.S. a trade war, says Trump's tariff chief

Ottawa has 1st human West Nile case of 2026

Ottawa Public Health is again asking people to take precautions because of a resident contracting West Nile Virus for the first time this year.

Conservatives lose candidate for Pontiac after reporting on anti-abortion, 2SLGBTQ+ remarks

The Conservative Party of Quebec's candidate in western Quebec's Pontiac riding has withdrawn his candidacy, the party leader announced Wednesday.

Mark Sutcliffe vows to 'set a course' for ending homelessness, but with no timeline

Mark Sutcliffe says he will put Ottawa "on a clear path to ending homelessness" if he's re-elected mayor this October, including by building thousands of affordable homes and ending the use of hotels to shelter homeless families.

Canada begins women's wheelchair basketball world championship in Ottawa vs. Spain

Watch Spain and Canada face off in women's group stage play at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa.

Driver killed after crash into tree near Pembroke

A 62-year-old man was killed early Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash in Whitewater Region, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.

Quebec should provide election voter info in English 'on an urgent basis,' lawsuit says

A Montreal man has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General of Quebec and Quebec's chief electoral officer over French-only voter information cards for the provincial election.

Ottawa's Nira Dookeran withdraws from Green Party of Canada leadership race

There is just one candidate in the race to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada after Ottawa's Nira Dookeran announced she's withdrawing from the race. Former MP Mike Morrice of Kitchener, Ont., is the only one running.

Carlingwood library reopening after lengthy flooding repairs

The Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library will reopen on Monday, Sept. 14 after several weeks of repair work, according to the library's CEO.

Firefighters rescue 6 people from Deschênes Rapids over 4 days

Ottawa firefighters say they keep being called to rescue swimmers and boaters from the "extremely dangerous " Deschênes Rapids east of Britannia Beach, including six people between Saturday and Tuesday.

AC/DC concert at Rogers Stadium cancelled by Live Nation after storm damage

Live Nation delivered its engineering report regarding the storm damage at Rogers Stadium earlier on Wednesday to the City of Toronto.

Ontario’s alcohol industry bracing for U.S. import ban after early trade war gains

Ontario alcohol makers are now bracing for the impacts of a total ban on alcohol imports from Canada to the United States.

Ontario sees modest gains in municipal election competition, report shows

Nearly one in four mayors, reeves and other heads of council in Ontario have been acclaimed, down from the previous two election years.